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Article: Petty: 1st Hall class should be pioneers
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- Roanoke Times & World News
- Article date:
- October 14, 2009
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If Richard Petty had his way, he would not even be considered for
the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Neither would the
late Dale Earnhardt. Or David Pearson.
Instead, Petty says that the first five-member class -- to be
determined and announced today -- would acknowledge the sport's
pioneers, those who played a key role in the birth and early
development of NASCAR.
Petty probably won't get his wish. He'll likely be in the first
class along with Earnhardt. Bill France Sr., who started NASCAR
likely will make it, meaning at least one pioneer will be part of
the first class.
Who makes the first class is a decision facing 50 voters from
throughout the sport -- along with ...